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LinkPizza posted...

I disagree that other alternatives are always better. I think it depends on the kid. Like how you said spanking didnt work on you. But they did for me At one point, the other disciplinary methods didnt really work So, I think it depends on the child Spanking isnt guaranteed to work, but none of them are

I know people who were spanked as a kid and are good, successful people in adulthood. But numerous studies have shown the negative effects it can have on a child. It's literally physical abuse and that's not something you should ever inflict on anyone you love. Yes, even children deserve the respect of not being beaten.

Children can be disciplined in more productive ways that don't involve violence. Spanking is for the lazy and uneducated and is not an appropriate response to your child acting out